Counseling is for everyday people who are looking to feel better, improve their quality of life and experience more fulfilling relationships with friends, family members, spouses and others. The problem is that many people wait too long to enter into a counseling or therapeutic relationship. They wait until the pain is too great, the situation is at its worst, going it alone has failed, the bottle is empty….again, the relationship is broken, or they are on the verge of losing their job. And after all is said and done, RELIEF is all that is desired. This is the point where a person takes a risk and begins the search for help. It may be a call to a crisis hotline, a referral from a doctor or a simple online search for therapy options in your area that leads to scheduling that first appointment. If you are ready, you know it. When challenges block the option of therapy, you figure out a way to get what you need. Readiness precedes the establishment of a healthy therapeutic relationship.
5 signs that you are not ready?
1). Any excuse will do. Not enough money, limited transportation, lack of family support, the therapy stigmas, too many options to choose from, etc …. All more than likely mean you’re not ready.
2). If it is somebody else’s fault and your sessions focus on the change of someone else…..you probably aren’t ready.
3). Continuing the excessive use of substances, drugs, alcohol to self medicate…..NOT READY!
4). Somebody told you to go see a therapist and what your personal goals should be. Without personal goals and lack of commitment to the process it will be hard to stick with it
5) Sporadic visits when crisis hits, frequent cancellations, & the start and stop method, interrupts the flow of therapy and could mean that you are not ready to do the necessary work.
Therapy can be an expensive process if your level of readiness is low. However, if you are open to the process, the benefits can be life long and can far exceed the cost. Seeking services sooner than later can prevent bigger problems from occurring. The period of need for counseling can vary for each person and depends on your counseling goals. Some people choose to come in for a few sessions to work on small goals or to prepare for a recent life transition. Others come in to work on deeper issues that may take longer to address.
Talk therapy should be your first line of defense, not a last resort. Putting a bandaid on an open wound is not treating the underlying issue. Just as taking a pill doesn’t heal emotional hurt, relational pain or personal burnout. Treat the underlying issue first and then assess if meds are needed in conjunction.
We each matter and we matter absolutely. Be good to yourself so that you are well enough to be good to others. If now is the time to talk with someone, don’t delay.
The FFC Center was founded in 2011 in Frisco TX, with a focus of providing quality counseling support to children, teens, adults, and families.
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Shahidrah Cowgill – who has written 34 posts on Fundamental Foundations Counseling Center.
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